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Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education met March 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Opening

The regular meeting of the Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education was called to order by Mrs. Sherie Smith, President, at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present.

Present S. Smith, President S. Borders, Vice-President P. Trovillion K. Johnson S. Yadloski

Absent T. Betts, L. Hook

Others Present G. Frehner, A. Hanks, J. Shanks, Tom Gray, David McGill, S. Robinson

Appoint Secretary Mrs. Smith appointed Kim Johnson secretary pro tem.

Consent Agenda Motion by Trovillion seconded by Borders to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Comments from Employees and Public Tom Gray read a prepared statement stating his position regarding Board policies beieng considered by the Board.

Business of the Administration (A) Treasurer's Report (1) fund balances (2) FRIS report (B) Administrative Reports (1) school improvement plan update (2) SB7 Honorable Dismissal Listing (3) proposed E-learning plan

Closed Session Motion by Johnson seconded by Borders to go in to closed session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the District or legal counsel for the District including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel of the District, to determine its validity. Roll call, Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Johnson seconded by Borders to come out of closed session and return to regular open session at 9:00 p.m. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Let the records show the following items were discussed: (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the District or legal counsel for the District including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel of the District, to determine its validity.

Employ/Honorably Dismiss Motion by Trovillion seconded by Yadloski to employ teachers receiving tenure: Breanne Brady, Brittany Sadler, Desiree Walter, Christie Francis, Tanya Gilmore, and non-tenured staff: Tracy Trovillion, Shirley Gregory, Allison Stram, Laura Payne, Michelle Quertermous, Elaney Spore, Harley Palmer, and Grayson Dawes for the 2022 23 school year. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Yadloski seconded by Borders to approve a resolution authorizing honorable dismissal of educational support personnel as outlined in attachment #2 for the listed job categories. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Trovillion seconded by Borders to employ non-certified staff as listed on attachment #2. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Authorize Superintendent to take Bids Motion by Borders seconded by Yadloski to authorize the superintendent to take bids for the 2023 fiscal year for goods and services. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried

Authorize Superintendent for Budgets Motion by Trovillion seconded by Borders to authorize the superintendent to amend the FY22 budget as necessary. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Yadloski seconded by Borders to authorize the superintendent to prepare the FY23 budget. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Mowing Bid Motion by Trovillion seconded by Borders to accept the mowing bid from Graves Lawn Care (Jamie Graves) for the Vienna Grade School 2022 mowing season. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Superintendent Evaluation Motion by Borders seconded by Trovillion to approve the 2021-22 superintendent's evaluation as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Authorize Transfer Motion by Johnson seconded by Yadloski to authorize the voluntary transfer request of Michelle Quertermous to a 4th grade teaching position for the 2022-23 school year. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Donations Motion by Johnson seconded by Trovillion to make a specified donation to Top Flight and the VHS project graduation as requested. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Smith, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried

Adjourn Motion by Johnson seconded by Betts to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. All voted yea. Motion carried.

https://www.viennagradeschool.com/files/page/1170/BRDMIN0322.pdf